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VE02 SXC

2002 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Forester90,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 SXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 90,090 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount /wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting point/ wheel arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner and outer wheel arch inner sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch/ inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around upper spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around upper spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 84,912 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2.inner sill and turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust leaking

front and rear number plates poor

front tyres worn on inner edges and area at 2.5mm - advise replacement soon

offside number plate light inoperative

offside rear brake hose insecurely mounted to body - advise attention

offside rear suspension trailing arm corroded - advise replacement soon

Pass 13 Oct 2020 82,209 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Various corroded components

Various surface corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2020 82,209 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Various corroded components

Various surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,851 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Unions. Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Various corroded components

Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake pipe splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Unions. Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure Both (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Various corroded components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 72,174 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2018 72,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,366 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 58,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,266 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,825 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe above rear cross member not checked

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe above rear cross member not checked

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,940 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,430 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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VE02 SXC is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE02 SXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE02 SXC is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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